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Silent Witnesses of Time: The Marks Carved into Our School Desks

Silent Witnesses of Time: The Marks Carved into Our School Desks

(477 words)
July 17, 2026

You know the unique, time-stopping scent of classrooms; a blend of chalk dust, old wood, and a faint sweetness of nervous energy... But what truly brings a classroom to life is not its painted walls nor the blackboard standing in the corner. The true spirit of the classroom lies deep within the worn, time-worn school desks, their surfaces smoothed by years of elbows resting upon them. Are there not names carved into those desks with a compass point or a ballpoint pen during the most tedious mome

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Nida ÜstĂŒn

Nida ÜstĂŒn

Emerging Adulthood

Emerging Adulthood

(680 words)
July 9, 2026

Emerging adulthood is defined as a distinct life stage in human development that occurs between adolescence and young adulthood, generally encompassing the ages of 18 to 25. This concept, introduced into the literature by developmental psychologist Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, may extend in contemporary societies up to the ages of 29 or 30 due to factors such as socioeconomic conditions and participation in higher education. Although individuals in this stage have completed their physical development

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Nida ÜstĂŒn

Nida ÜstĂŒn

Parenting

Parenting

(1278 words)
July 10, 2026

Parentification is a disrupted family interaction pattern in which a child assumes roles and responsibilities inappropriate for their developmental level and age in an attempt to meet the physical or emotional needs of their parents. In psychological and family systems literature, this concept, also known as role reversal, dissolution of intergenerational boundaries, or overburdened child, was first defined by Minuchin and colleagues under the term parent-child. 【1】 Later, representatives of con

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Nida ÜstĂŒn

Children's Art

Children's Art

(685 words)
July 14, 2026

Art has been a powerful tool for human self-expression from the past to the present. For children, however, art is less an aesthetic activity and more an activity that develops their imagination and allows them to express their emotions freely. The importance of children’s art lies not only in its ability to reveal their creative potential but also in its contribution to their cognitive, emotional and social development. Children’s Art Children’s art consists of original activities. It is typica

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Rumeysa Kalkan

Rumeysa Kalkan

Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter Parenting

(740 words)
July 9, 2026

Helicopter parenting; is a concept describing a parenting style characterized by excessive focus on children’s lives, constant planning on their behalf, immediate intervention in every problem, and denial of autonomy for children to act independently. The term was first used in 1969 by psychotherapist Haim Ginott, after a teenager compared his mother to a helicopter constantly circling above him. 【1】Today, this concept is also referred to by different names depending on the intensity and nature

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Nida ÜstĂŒn

Nida ÜstĂŒn

What is a family?

What is a family?

(562 words)
July 6, 2026

Family, is the most intimate group formed by interconnected individuals. It typically consists of a mother, father and children, but in extended families, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins may also be present. The family is the first place where people grow up and learn love, trust and solidarity. Family Members and Their Roles Each person in the family plays a different role: Mother: Raises children, cares for them and provides guidance. Father: Helps meet the family’s needs and gives chi

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Rabia Dalkıran

Rabia Dalkıran

Teletabilers (Television Series)

Teletabilers (Television Series)

(1187 words)
July 6, 2026

Teletubbies (Original title: Teletubbies) is a British television series specifically designed to support the mental, physical, and social development of preschool-aged children and has achieved a wide global audience. The production focuses on the daily lives, play, and interactions of four human-like characters known as the Teletubbies, each distinguished by a unique color, antenna shape, and personality trait in the world of Teletubbie Land. The program’s core concept is structured with a sim

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Beyza Baßar

Beyza Baßar